Nurse Extern - ER
About The Position
The Nurse Extern assists with nursing care under general supervision and works within validated skills, established policies, and procedures. The role supports patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation, while communicating changes in patients’ conditions to the RN preceptor, designee, or team leader. The position serves patients in the Emergency Unit, which provides care to patients of all ages, as well as other nursing and specialty units described in the posting. The extern must be able to work at least eight hours per pay period; assigned shifts may be 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours. Position competencies must be completed during the designated introductory period, and other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited professional nursing (RN) program.
- Entering the final clinical practicum rotation in nursing school.
- Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab; a skills checklist may be used to validate experience.
- Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification from ARC or AHA at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer if working in the Emergency Department or Behavioral Health Area.
- Able to work at least eight hours per pay period.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing nursing care to patients under general supervision.
- Assist in assessing patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
- Assist in planning and implementing a formal plan of patient care.
- Assist in evaluating the nursing care provided.
- Implement and document clinical and technical aspects of the care assignment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and validated skills performance standards.
- Intervene using proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet patients’ needs.
- Sign documentation that reflects the role of the nurse extern.
- Reinforce patient and family instruction as identified in the care plan.
- Assist with or perform non-invasive and non-sterile treatments and procedures as listed in the nurse extern skills list.
- Inform the RN preceptor, designee, or team leader of changing patient conditions and other pertinent observations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet, legal, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- Auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
